Santa Selfies

Santa Mike's speciality is getting that "First Picture with Santa." Just recently in Gatlingburg, TN, I had a boy, about four years old, who would barely make eye contact with me. Before it was all over, I had him helping me take a picture of his mother in the sleigh. The last picture taken was with him in my lap, in the sleigh, with all his brothers and sisters. If I have enough time, I can almost always get that special "First Picture."

I have a number of good Christmas books to read. I can play guitar and sing if requested. I have a good sense of humor, which adds to the fun and joy for adults and young alike.

Santa Mike loves to bring great joy to children of all ages from young to old. I am a real bearded Santa with a customized Santa Suit. My belt buckle is inscribed with the latin phrase “Lumen Christi” which translates to “Light of Christ.” We are all reflections of the “Light of Christ,” and who better to reflect this than Saint Nicholas. After all, "Jesus is the reason for the Season."

Santa Mike has been Virtus trained, and when I am not making toys or supervising elves, I help out at church and school keeping everything running smooth. Santa Mike has a lifetime of experience being around kids. Let Santa Mike bring joy to your special Holiday event. Remember, Christmas comes only once a year!

I've always loved being around kids. I was even one, once myself. I've coached different sports teams through the years. I used to get baloons off the ceiling at the mall, when I was a teenager, and give them to little kids. I have often entertained the thought of Santa.

When I do something; I do my best to do it right. That is why I am a member of the "Mid Southern Santa Society." I am a real bearded Santa, and a member of the "International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas." (IBRBS) I am insured, and background checked. I have a customized Santa Suit, and just recently obtained an "Old World Suit."

I used to play guitar and sing in a folk group at church for about 30 years, so I am used to being in public situations. I work at a private grade school , so I am used to being around children. I have attended Santa classes at the ten year reunion in Branson, MO, where almost a thousand Santas appeared. I have attended three major Santa schools, and also attended classes at the IBRBS convention in Denver. There is not much that I have not done as Santa. I have made it a practice to give 20% to charity every year, so give me a try, and you will be helping others also!

Large venues should have sound and lighting. Christmas decorations should be provided by host, if desired.